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Rick Majerus

Profession : Coach

Birth : February 17, 1948

One of the biggest reasons I like coaching college ball is the kids. I feel I can impact players' lives. I like the fact that they're student-athletes. I like to see those kids graduate.

Rick Majerus

I am like that guy on the 'Odd Couple,' and it is not the neat guy. I go into my room and find pieces of pizza under the laundry.

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I am a big barbecue-sauce guy.

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I am kind of the guy you'd expect to be driving an 18-wheeler through town.

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Nobody thought I would be a great coach.

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I really never look at my health issues as 'Woe is me.' I've seen the reality of that. And it's not a pleasant thing.

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It's good to be in on the action.

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I've had opportunities. But I'm happy at Utah. I can do a lot of nice things and I love the kids. We work hard and we have fun.

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I have friends in Utah who care about me as a person, not for what I am. They'll call to see how my heart is, how my blood pressure is. That's important to me.

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Pro basketball is a very mercenary endeavor.

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